" you have a thing for me ?" he repeats with an eyebrow raised
" maybe.... a little " using my finger to describe a pinch
" What makes you think that "
"It's a human thing, we get attracted to good-looking people. I am certain you have girls trolling over you " wiggling my eyebrow with a silly grin
" humans, no," he said before going back to sit down while I waited for further explanation with confusion written all over my face "every person sees me differently, I may be ugly in one eye and good-looking in the other "
" wait " even more confused " does that mean I see you....." He cut me off
" No. You yes me the way I am "
" I do?" There was silence between us as I thought about the matter. How come I can see him the way he is " is it just me?"
" you are the only human "
"But why?"
" I already told you.. Something is wrong with your head " smiles
" hey " stared at him with a frown " aren't you curious?"
"About what?"
" you know " walking to sit next to him, I swing my arms on the way" why I am so drawn to you, why I am the only human to see your true form "
" nope " shaking his head, " I told you. You are just too inquisitive "
" but don't you feel it..... Some kind of force, a connection " our gaze met and we were taken by a long silence
Vicnan
Our gaze met " don't you feel it..... Some kind of force, a connection ". Yes, I do, and it is stronger on my part. That is why I am here, that is why I can't stay away from you even if I try. I didn't know how to tell her.
I once returned to the underworld hoping I could stay away, using my time to search for Asura and try to find a way to break our boned. That time I watched her from the mirror. It was hard and painful but I was willing to hold back. Then she had to wander into the woods and almost got herself killed. Seeing her again, all the walls I was trying to build, fell. My desire for her increased. Now I don't even know what I am doing again. I am just here, appearing whenever she calls me " don't have a thing for me bonnie," I said, avoiding her question. It took her a while before she responded
" why?"
" Because you will end up hurting yourself " with that I stood up and began walking away
" where are you going? " she stood up as well, not wanting me to leave. I stop at my track
" I got an underworld to rule bonnie, you shouldn't expect me to sit here and chat with you always " I spoke while backing her
" oh Yeah " sounding disappointed "but what if....." She was cut off by her ringing phone " oh... Sorry " she apologized for the sudden interruption and reached for the phone on the table. I turn to watch her pick up the call " hello?". The moment I heard the voice that followed I frowned, but she seemed not to know who she was speaking to. She carried a confused expression " who is this?" After a short while of silence, the confusion is replaced with a bright smile " Oh my, Edward " said out loud. Cleopatra turns around and sat down, showing full interest in person on the phone which made me frown. She lost interest in me quicker than I thought she would. " how are you? I watched the news. Is everything ok " at this moment I am supposed to leave but I stood there, watching her talk to another man on the phone when I am present " investigation?. " she asked " oh" nodding " but won't this cause trouble for the company?" I smelt the worries in her tone. For fuck sake, my mate is worried about another man in front of me " thank goodness. But you would be alright?".
Her phone wasn't on speaker but I could hear everything he said even what went on in the background. It seemed like he was driving. His next words filled me with anger " is it possible to see you, Cloe "
" What?...oh " sounding surprised " today?" She turns to look at me, carrying a shy smile " amm.. Sure. I will meet you up, send me the location. " bit her lower lips " oh... You will come instead?" Eyes wide open " sure. 5 pm is fine I will be expecting you " I found myself rolling my eyes at her " alright, bye " she ended the call. Another man asked my mate out, right in front of me. Frustrating.
" you are going on a date? " I spoke, while she stood up to face me once again
" it is not a date. We meet at the camp and became friends " she explained
" I know, that is why I don't like him"
" wait... You knew we were close and you still did that " it felt more like a rhetorical question so I didn't respond " why don't you like him? He is a sweet guy "
" that is exactly why I don't like him "
" I don't get " she looked adorably confused
" I already told you. Something is wrong with your head " shrugged
"Well. I got to get dressed. See you later " about to walk away
" hey..." I called, stopping her at her track " are you just going leave me for your date " shocked
" I have to get dressed and it is not a date "
" if it's not a date then why do you have to get dressed?" Crossing my arms " you already look pretty "
" for God's sake Vicnan I just finished cleaning. I am dirty, covered in dust and wearing only sweatpants and a T-shirt. " she gave me a death stare " and besides, Didn't you say that you have a Kingdom to rule " she reminded
" well...." She got me, leaving me speechless. What kind of human is this girl " yes I do " nodding and admitting defeat
" Good. Now you may go " she said and walked away, leaving me in the sitting room " she has no idea what she just did to me"
**********
In a blink of an eye, I was in the cabin in the woods. It looks exactly like the way I left it and also smelt exactly the way I left it but I sensed the presence of someone " Relic?" I called reluctantly " come out "
" sir " he popped up in front of me and went on one kneel " greetings sir "
" how long have you been here? " I asked walking past him to the couch and he followed.
" not long "
" ok " nodding, I sat down while he stood in front of me
"How is she, sir?" He had concern in his tone
" Good. But Too inquisitive "
" like the first time," he smiled " so what are you going to do? Claim her?"
" I will be honest....sit down, " I tell him and he did. Sitting next to me " I want to. I want to claim her so badly. Whenever she calls me I can't resist and..... " I pause not knowing how to explain to him
" you still love her. Even if it has been years, you still do "
" I don't think it is the mating bond anymore Relic. I Love her then and now and it is even worst now "
" what are you going to do?"
There was silence between us. I leaned back with my head tilted up and eyes close. Thinking. What to do, what to do. Asura will show up any time soon. " hh" I sighed in frustration. Suddenly an idea came to me. It was a stupid one that may finally end my life span but it will protect her from our ill-fated relationship " Relic " sitting up
" sir " with full interest
" I want you to do something.... I need you to look for a witch " he flashed me a confused look
" A which? What for?"
" I want to break the bond. Set her free " Relic stood up in panic
"But my Lord that may kill you. You know that right " I smelt the worries in his tone " you shouldn't do this "
" Relic I have lived too long to worry about death. " winked
" am sorry my lord but I can not do..."
" it is an order from your lord " I gave a dead serious glaze " will you disobey?". Worries in his eyes, he wasn't pleased with what I wanted him to do "
" Yes, sir " nods slightly. I stood up, place my hand on his shoulder and smiled
" don't worry about me Relic. My life is way longer than you may think "